Julian Cheung revealed that he will soon start work on a new TVB series called SAI KWAN DAI SIU (lit. SAI KWAN BIG AND SMALL). Charmaine Sheh Si-Man, Damian Lau Chung-Yan and Gigi Chiu Nga-Chi co-star. Talking to reporters about the project, Cheung remarked that he was looking forward to working with Lau and Chiu. Cheung: "Damian Lau and Gigi Chiu are two of my idols. Whenever I hear the name Chiu Nga-Chi, I think of Fung Ching-Ching (Chiu's character in THE BUND). I might even ask her for her autograph." Related image (courtesy Oriental Daily News
Gigi Chiu Nga-Chi, Damian Lau Chung-Yan, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam and Charmaine Sheh Si-Man gathered yesterday at TVB Studios for a costuming session for their new series SAI KWAN DAI SIU (lit. SAI KWAN BIG AND SMALL). Produced by Lee Tim-Sing, the drama re-unites Chiu and Lau for the first time since their hit 1979 historical drama GOD OF SABRE (DO SUN). It is also Chiu's first TVB series in over fifteen years. She last worked for TVB in the 1985 series REINCARNATED PRINCESS (KWOON SAI YUM). Asked what it was like to be back at TVB, Chiu answered: "I'm very happy. This doesn't feel like work for me. I look around and I see so many of my friends. It's like I'm at home."
By contrast Charmaine Sheh admitted to reporters that she felt a little unsettled by the presence of Chiu and Lau. Sheh: "I'm very nervious because I'm working with two of my idols."
Reporters covering the TVB beat were given a surprise yesterday as Gigi Chiu Nga-Chi (right) was spotted at TVB's new Tseung Kwan O district studios. Speaking to reporters, Chiu revealed that, beginning in March, she will be working on her first TVB series in eighteen years. Entitled SAI KWAN DAI SIU (lit. SAI KWAN BIG AND SMALL), the series is being produced by Lee Tim-Sing and co-stars Damian Lau Chung-Yan, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam and Charmaine Sheh Si-Man. Stressing that she is not looking to make a comeback, Chiu told reporters that Lee approached her with the role and, after seeing the script, she thought it would be worth doing. She also wanted an opportunity to work with Damian Lau once again. Chiu and Lau have not worked together since they made the TVB period drama GOD OF SABRE (DO SUN) in 1979. Chiu's last TVB series was the 1985 historical fantasy REINCARNATED PRINCESS (KWOON SAI YUM). Related image (courtesy Oriental Daily News):
